Everest Base Camp Trekking

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Everest Base Camp trekking region is a trek from Lukla to Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp. The Everest Base Camp trekking is so popular because of the world highest peak Everest, standing at a massive altitude of 8848 meters. Everest Base Camp trekking is the lure of being on the lap of the highest mountain on the earth. Besides, it’s also famous for the awe inspiring scenery of its magnificent mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendly of its inhabitants, the Sherpa people, and the numerous Monasteries and shrines on the way.

Everest base camp trekking is also known as adventure trekking and starts from Lukla. The 35-minute delightful mountain flight from Kathmandu to Ten zing-Hilary airports of Lukla provides a breath taking views of the Himalayan ranges. From Lukla, the trail climbs gradually up the steep sided Doodhkoshi valley, crossing from side to side and passing through a forest of green pine, fir and rhododendron. Following the ancient snow free route used by Hillary and Ten zing Norgay Sherpa for the expedition march the trek of Everest Base Camp leads us through green fields, villages, lush forest, crossing streams and relax the night in comfortable lodges or in a tent pitched in a quiet pasture right beneath the highest peaks in the world. To avoid the altitude sickness and for an advantage of the sightseeing, we trek in a moderate pace. The trek to Everest Base Camp winds through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on earth.

Trip Highlights

Trekking Destination: Everest Trekking

Group Size: Min. 2 & Max

Minimum altitude:

Maximum altitude:5363m

Grade: Moderate and Fairly Strenuous

Season: Spring & Autumn

Accommodation: Lodge Camping

Duration:18 Days

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrive at Kathmandu airport

Day 02:Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu City.

Day 03:Fly Kathmandu to Lukla Airport (2850m) and trek Lukla to Phakding (2640m)

Day 04:Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

Day 05:Rest day for Acclimatization and explore Sherpa museum and monastery in Namche Bazzar.

Day 06:Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m)

Day 07:Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m)

Day 08:Rest day for Acclimatization and explore of monastery in Dingboche.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrive at Kathmandu airport Pick-up at Tribhuvan International Airport, meeting with your guide and transfer to Hotel. First impressions of Kathmandu – walk to medieval Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore the beautiful complex of palaces, temples, shrines and courtyards built by the ancient Nepali kings between the 12th and 18th century. We also discover Thamel – the vibrant tourist area with hotels, restaurants and outdoorshops.Briefing hotel where we will be discussing the technicalities of the trek..In the evening you enjoy a welcome dinner with cultural Dance.Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 2Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu City.After Breakfast at hotel start Sightseeing with private van to Pasupatinah, the most important Hindu temples of Nepal with the sacred burning ghats located at the holy Baghmati river and Boudhanath the biggest Buddhist stupa in South Asia and Swoyambhunath also known as Monkey Temple.Afternoon checking and arranging trekking gears. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 3Fly Kathmandu to Lukla Airport (2850m) and trek Lukla to Phakding (2640m)In the early morning we drive to Tribhuvan Airport to connect our fly to Lukla – flight time app. 40 minutes from Kathmandu. After breakfast in Lukla (2,850 m) we start trekking through beautiful settlements to join soon the main trail in Churi Kharka. We follow the east bank of the Dudh Koshi- the River of Milk- where you witness the typical Nepal terrace culture, slate roofed houses and views on Kusum Kangaru (5,579 m). We reach Phakding(2,640 m) after 3 – 4 h gentle walking. Overnight stay at lodge Phakding.

Day 4Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)Today we make a challenging hike to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), situated at 6-7 hours walking from Phakding. We climb up along the west bank of the Dudh Kosi to the tiny village of Toktok. We get our first glimpse of Thamserku peak (6 608 m) and reach Benkar (2 710 m). The cliffs above the village are decorated with huge paintings of Buddhist deities. We cross the colorful suspension bridge and enter the Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo (2 840 m). After Jorsale we follow the riverbank over gravel, climb through a pine forest and cross the Dudh Kosi by a big suspension bridge. Then we face a continuous zigzag ascent of 2 hours through dense pine forests. In the early evening we reach the vibrant center of Namche Bazar, on of the most attractive settlements of Solu-Khumbu district.
Overnight stay at lodge Namche Bazaar.

Day 5Rest day for Acclimatization and explore Sherpa museum and monastery in Namche Bazzar.Rest day in Namche. Optional walk to the Sherwi Khangba Sherpa Culture Museum or dayhike to the Hotel Everest View in Khumjung village (3 700 m) and Khundi Hospital in Khundi Village, the first hospital build in Khumbu Region by Sir Edmund Hillary and Himalayan Trust in 1966.Overnight stay at lodge Namche Bazaar.

Day 6Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m)Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m), 5-6 hour long hike from Namche Bazaar. The first part of trail is a winding smooth path which offers fantastic views on Mount Everest (8 848 m), Thamserku (6,618 m), Ama Dablam (6,814 m). After the trail goes down to the riverbank and then we make a strenuous 2 hour ascend to Tengboche. We walk through rhododendron forests where musk deer and Himalayan ‘tahr’ or mountain goat live. Atthe rest place you can enjoy the views towards Kantega mountain (6,783 m). Tengboche, is famed for the Buddhist Tengboche Monastery (where you can attend the daily puja), Cafe Tengboche and the view point.Overnight stay at lodge Tengboche.

Day 7Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m) Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m), 6-7 hours walking from Tengboche. We descend through conifer and rhododendron forest to the beautiful settlement Deboche where you have a close view at Ama Dablam. We cross the suspension bridge and look over the surging white waters of ImjaRiver. Soon after a snow white stupa with gorgeous all seeing eyes is mirroring the Ama Dablam, this is a marvelous place for a picture! Then the trail ascents gently to the village of Pangboche (3,860 m), where we climb above the treeline. After, the trail passes numerous farmer pastures with big yak populations before we reach Dingboche valley. Overnight stay at lodge Dingboche.

Day 8Rest day for Acclimatization and explore of monastery in Dingboche.Optional acclimatization trek (5-6 hours) to the remote village of Chhukung (4,730 m) and Chhukung Ri (top) located at 5,550 m. We have magnificent sights at Island Peak (6,189 m), Amphulapche (5,663 m), Baruntse Base Camp (5 400m) and the white ice lake of Imja Tsho.
Overnight stay at lodge Dingboche.

Day 9Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m)After ascending 150 m up to the main road, we reach a viewpoint where we have outstanding sights at Tawachee (6,495 m) and Cholatse peak (6 440m).After our lunch camp in Dugla (4,620m) the trail goes directly up the gravely terminal moraine of the Khumbu glaciers for about one hour. The trail leads to a row of memorial monuments of lost climbers and sherpas. The trail then drops a little and follows the western side of the valley to Lobuche. After four to five hours hiking we reach the small settlement of Lobuche which is situated at 4,930 m.Overnight stay at lodge Lobuche.

Day 10Trek Labuche to Gorakshep (5153m)-Afternoon Everest Base Camp Visit (5,364m) The ascent to Gorak Shep (5,160 m) becomes steeper and rougher as we cross several moraines. Soon we see the peak of Pumori (7,145m). We also have our first views at Nuptse (7 864 m), Kala Pattar (5,545 m) and Mount Everest. At the right side you look over the Khumbu Glacier, an enormous tongue of ice which marches down the slopes of Everest. We reach Gorak Shep by lunchtime and trek to Base Camp in the afternoon. In total we hike six-seven hours today. We sleep in a lodge at Gorakskhep, a semi-permanent village at the bottom of the Khumbu Icefall. We enjoy our wonderful in the shadow of the highest peak of the world!
Overnight stay at lodge Gorakshep.

Day 11Trek to Pheriche (4,240m)Early morning we climb to Kala Pattar – the Black Rock – located at 5,545 m and marked by a tangle of prayer flags. At this view point – one of the most astonishing views on earth- you have a 360 degree panorama of Himalayan giants from Pumori and Lobuche West to Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. We return back to Gorak Shep via the view points of the ice lakes of Pumori and Everest.After breakfast we return in 4 hours back to Pheriche located at (4,240 m),Overnight stay at lodge Pheriche.

Day 12Trek Pheriche to Tengboche (3,860m)We descend the valley of the Imja Khola, trek through the village of Dingboche with its stone walled potatoe fields and the highest year round settlement in the valley. The Pangboche Gompa (monastory) is the oldest in the Khumbu Region. From there we have a gentle climb to the tiny village of Deboche past mani walls deep in a rhododendron forest along the trail climb to Tengboche through a forest of birches conifers and rhododendrons. The singular beauty of Ama Dablam, standing isolated from all other mountains provides a spectacular backdrop and reminder of the height of Himalayan peaks. Overnight stay at lodge Pheriche.

Day 13Trek Tengboche to Namche (3,440m) From Tengboche the trail drops sharply down to the Dudh Kosi and the village of Phunki, where we cross the river, and up toward Namche Bazaar, winding high above the river with views north towards Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse.Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

Day 14Trek Namche to Lukla (2,840m) We start this 6 hours during trek with a streneous descent from Namche Bazaar to the Dud Kosi (hard work for the knees), after the path climbs up to Monjo and then runs easily to Benkar, Phakding and Lukla.
Overnight stay at Lukla.

Day 15Fly to Kathmandu After breakfast we fly in about 40 minutes from Lukla to Kathmandu. Arrive at Tribhuvan Airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 16Departure to onward JourneyAfter breakfast doing a sightseeing activities in Kathmandu free from late afternoon rest time for shooping and rest for departure to onward journey.

What's Includes:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private Vehicle.

Four-night standard accommodation in star level hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in trekking

All accommodations during the trek.

Everest Base Camp Trekking map.

Both ways Air fare Kathmandu to Lukla.

An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.

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Stephen Gray

Australia Published: Wednesday, July 05, 2017

Perfect Trek Arrangement

Rating:

I spent very memorable days in the Everest region in Nepal. I used to dream to see this highest peak of the world and now I arrested it in my camera. My guide arranged everything and helped me a lot. He did not let me feel tired and boring. I have read about the Manaslu region and willing to go there with this company again. I like to make a strong recommendation.

Trip Note

Everest Base Camp trekking is safety and the well being of our groups. All of our trips are led by qualified professional guides who are well trained by Nepal Government. Our responsibility is to ensure your comfort and safety as we take your holiday. In this regard, we work honestly and effectively provide you with the Himalayan experience that suits your interest. We encourage you to question us freely and contribute in the planning stages of your adventure in the trekking period.